We’re seeking a full-time Venture Principal with a STEM background who can source, recruit, research, and evaluate Blockchain opportunities on behalf of our newly established venture capital fund. Our organization, Alumni Ventures Group, (LinkedIn, Crunchbase) manages venture capital funds for top-tier alumni groups (Dartmouth, Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and others), as well as a series of focused funds available to the accredited investor community. We have a tested playbook, processes, staff, and proprietary systems to help our teams raise, invest, and successfully manage a fund. We are private, for profit, and not part of any University.

You’ll be joining a fast-paced, professional, entrepreneurial environment where you’ll have significant input into the creation of a unique portfolio amassing highly valuable strategic assets in an exciting new area of technology.

You will report directly to and work closely with our Blockchain Managing Partner out of our Boston area office, with some travel as required by the role. This is a full-time, salaried position, with carry, and benefits as part of the compensation package.

Basic Qualifications

College graduate from top university. MBA or Graduate Degree Preferred

STEM background is a must

Venture investing experience

Entrepreneurial DNA

Strong interest and experience in Blockchain.

Requirements for an ideal candidate

Strong research and analytical skills, particularly in the area of Blockchain and venture investing

Excellent work ethic and professional demeanor

Demonstrated interest and experience in entrepreneurialism, as well as emerging companies and technologies

Experience in company research and due diligence preparation

Track-record of managing multiple, complex projects at the same time

Strong writer and communicator, excellent listener, with superior sales skills and comfort regularly interacting with potential community members

Good networker, with an ability to grow our system and process for identifying deals

Highly organized and detail-oriented, balanced by ability to get and communicate big picture

Self-starter and independent manager, but good team player and personnel manager